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How the engine sounds were created

The sounds of the Chieftain’s engines were created by audio designer Paola Velasquez Barrera. The ship sounds different from other Lakon models, reflecting the fact that it’s one of the company’s first warships. “A lot of the Lakons have an organic sound, based on old-world technology” she says. “But with this one I used more synthesized sounds.” The position of the engines on the Chieftain, which are placed on either side of the cockpit, also factored into the sound design. “It’s a very stereo sound when you accelerate, and you notice the difference compared to other Lakon ships. It has so many engines, and getting it sounding right was a challenge.”